Meaning: God is gracious
The story
A form of John in both Welsh and Romanian. The guide here follows Welsh; Romanian commonly stresses the second syllable, showing how one spelling can have distinct local sounds.
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Classic
- Works everywhere
Origins
Ioan comes from Welsh, Romanian, and Hebrew.
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